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Gaude Maria virgo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Gaude Maria virgo by Philippe Verdelot — Lyrics
Gaude Maria Virgo, cunctas haereses sola interemisti.
Quae Gabrielis archangeli dictis, credidisti.
Dum Virgo Deum et hominem genuisti:
et post partum Virgo inviolata permansisti.
Dei genitrix, intercede pro nobis.
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About Gaude Maria virgo
This jubilant motet, Gaude Maria virgo, is a four-part setting for STTB voices. Sung in Latin, it draws its text from the Marian antiphon of the same name, celebrating the Virgin Mary’s unique role as the mother of God. The lyrics express praise for her purity and her triumph over heresy, proclaiming her as the one who alone has destroyed all heresies. The text also recounts her immaculate conception and perpetual virginity. This piece would be particularly suitable for Marian feast days or other occasions celebrating the Virgin Mary within the sacred repertoire.
